Landed the SA at a top MM. GPA goes down. Issues?

So, I was fortunate enough to land an SA position at a MM bank (HL, Blair, Baird). Got the job with a 3.6, but faced a tough course load this past semester (spring 2014) and allowed it to slip to a 3.4.

If the bank "required" a 3.5 for on-campus interviews, will my current GPA be an issue in landing the return offer at the end of summer?

I have spoken with friends that have done SA stints and received return offers - they said banks have essentially said "just graduate and enjoy your senior year, don't stress grades". I just don't know if banks will review my current grades before extending the return offer in August.

If anyone has any insight on the issue, it would be greatly appreciated.

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They will not consider your 3.4 when giving you an offer. Work your ass of this summer, don't be a dick to anyone and offer as much help as you can. Ask insightful questions and be the last one out -- always. Don't stress over your GPA, nothing you can really do at this point anyways.

 

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